Beef, Wild Rice and Mushroom Bake

Wild rice gets a flavor boost from Ground Beef, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. Try this easy baked dish today.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (90% to 95% lean)
• 8 ounces assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake and oyster) or button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 package (5.6 to 6.6 ounces) wild rice mix with seasonings
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil
• Water
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and mushrooms; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in rice, contents of seasoning packet and tomatoes.

   Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

2. Spoon beef mixture into 2-quart baking dish. Stir in water amount indicated in rice package directions, plus 1/2 cup additional water. Cover with aluminum foil.

3. Bake in 375°F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until water is absorbed. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.